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| 4364 penalized for using mobile phone while driving: Sagar | | Calling Attention Notice | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 20: Use of mobile phones while driving has dangerous consequences as it not only jeopardizes life of the drivers but other road users and pedestrians.
This was stated by Minister for Law and Parliament Affairs Ali Mohammad Sagar while replying to a calling attention motion of B.R. Kundal in the legislative council here today.
He said that section 177 provides punishment of those offences which are not specifically provided an by which any Rule, Regulation or Notification is contravened. The Person is liable to Punishment for the first offence with fine which may extend to Rs. 100 and for any second or subsequent offence with fine which may extend to Rs 300.
Therefore, as an enforcement measure, traffic authorities resort to section 177 of the Motor Vehicles Act which is a general provision. The Motor Vehicles Act is a Central Act and steps have been initiated to revise the penalty from Rs. 100 to Rs 1000 from Rs 300 to Rs. 5000 Under section 177 and under section 184, from Rs.1000 to Rs. 5000 and from Rs. 2000 to Rs 10000.
He said that similarly section 184 (Dangerous driving) provides punishment for driving dangerously. A person who drives vehicle at a speed or in a manner which is dangerous to the public is punishable for the first offence with imprisonment for a period which may extend six months or with fine which may extend to Rs. 1000 and for any second or subsequent offence if committed within three years of the commission of a previous similar offence with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years or with fine which may extend to Rs. 2000 or with both.
Minister said in addition to above, Rule 21 (25) of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 provides that use of Mobile Phone while driving any Motor Vehicle is an Act which constitutes nuisance or danger to the public and any such persons committing such an Act is liable for suspension leading to cancellation of his driving license and also constitutes an offence under section 19 of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and is also liable for penal action under the Penal provisions of the Said Act.
He said the enforcement agencies have been impressed upon to implement the law/rules effectively. Public notices have also been issued from time to time for information of the general public particularly drivers including motorists/Scooterists cautioning against use of Mobile Phone while driving vehicles. During the year 2011, 4364 Challans were done against the motorists for using Mobile Phone while driving.
Minister said that special drivers are being launched regularly to check visible offences including use of Mobile, Non-wearing of Seat Belts and non-use of Crash helmets etc. He said that during recently held 13th meeting of the national road safety council held under the chairmanship of the union transport minister at New Delhi on 29th January 2012, the issue was discussed threadbare and engineering solutions were also deliberated upon.
He said that no new two wheeler is registered by registering authorities unless a receipt is shown for purchase of two No's crash helmets. Sagar said that all two wheelers dealers have been mandated to sell two No's crash helmets (standard) against every two wheeler sold by them and RTO's have been directed to check the same. They have further been authorized (by the Transport Authority and Empowered Standing Committee) to cancel the Trade license of defaulting dealers. |
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